Hip and knee actuation systems for lower limb orthotic devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Hip and knee actuation systems for lower limb orthotic devices 有权
    用于下肢矫形装置的髋关节和膝关节致动系统

    公开(公告)号:US09011354B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US13119075

    申请日:2009-09-24

    Abstract: A lower limb orthotic device includes a thigh link connected to a hip link through a hip joint, a hip torque generator including a hip actuator and a first mechanical transmission mechanism interposed between the thigh link and the hip link, a shank link connected to the thigh link through a knee joint, a knee torque generator including a knee actuator and a second mechanical transmission mechanism interposed between the thigh link and the shank link, and a controller, such as for a common motor and pump connected to the hip and knee torque generators, for regulating relative positions of the various components in order to power a user through a natural walking motion, with the first and second mechanical transmission mechanisms aiding in evening out torque over the ranges of motion, while also increasing the range of motion where the torque generators can produce a non-zero torque.

    Abstract translation: 下肢矫正装置包括通过髋关节连接到髋关节的大腿连接件,包括髋部致动器的髋扭矩发生器和插入在大腿连杆和髋关节之间的第一机械传动机构,连接到大腿的小腿连杆 通过膝关节连接的膝关节扭力发生器,包括膝盖致动器的膝盖扭矩发生器和介于大腿连杆和柄连杆之间的第二机械传动机构,以及控制器,例如连接到髋部和膝部扭矩发生器的公共电动机和泵 ,用于调节各种部件的相对位置,以便通过自然的步行动作为使用者提供动力,第一和第二机械传动机构有助于在运动范围内的傍晚扭矩,同时还增加了转矩范围 发电机可以产生非零转矩。

    Device and method for decreasing oxygen consumption of a person during steady walking by use of a load-carrying exoskeleton
    2.
    发明授权
    Device and method for decreasing oxygen consumption of a person during steady walking by use of a load-carrying exoskeleton 有权
    通过使用负载外骨骼在稳定步行期间减少人的氧消耗的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08894592B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US12468487

    申请日:2009-05-19

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 A61F5/0102 A61H3/008

    Abstract: A lower extremity exoskeleton includes: at least one power unit; two leg supports designed to rest on the ground; two knee joints configured to allow flexion and extension between respective shank and thigh links of the leg supports; an exoskeleton trunk rotatably connectable to the leg supports; and two hip actuators configured to create torques between the exoskeleton trunk and the leg supports. In use, the hip actuators create a torque to move the leg supports backward relative to the exoskeleton trunk during a stance phase, which pushes the exoskeleton trunk forward. A second torque may be used to move the leg supports forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk into a swing phase. Additionally, a swing torque may be generated during the swing phase to move the leg support forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk. This results in decreased oxygen consumption and heart rate of a user wearing the exoskeleton.

    Abstract translation: 下肢外骨骼包括:至少一个动力单元; 两腿支撑设计在地面上; 两个膝关节构造成允许在腿部支撑件的相应的柄部和大腿连接部之间弯曲和延伸; 可拆卸地连接到腿支撑的外骨骼躯干; 以及两个髋部致动器,其构造成在外骨骼躯干和腿部支撑件之间产生扭矩。 在使用中,臀部执行器在姿态阶段期间产生相对于外骨骼躯干向后移动腿部支撑的力矩,其将外骨骼躯干向前推动。 可以使用第二扭矩来将腿支撑件相对于外骨骼躯干向前移动到摆动阶段。 此外,在摆动阶段期间可能产生摆动扭矩,以使脚部支撑件相对于外骨骼躯干向前移动。 这导致佩戴外骨骼的使用者的氧气消耗和心率降低。

    Device and Method for Decreasing Oxygen Consumption of a Person During Steady Walking by Use of a Load-Carrying Exoskeleton
    3.
    发明申请
    Device and Method for Decreasing Oxygen Consumption of a Person During Steady Walking by Use of a Load-Carrying Exoskeleton 有权
    通过使用负载携带骨骼在稳定行走期间减少人的氧气消耗的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100094185A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:US12468487

    申请日:2009-05-19

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 A61F5/0102 A61H3/008

    Abstract: A lower extremity exoskeleton includes: at least one power unit; two leg supports designed to rest on the ground; two knee joints configured to allow flexion and extension between respective shank and thigh links of the leg supports; an exoskeleton trunk rotatably connectable to the leg supports; and two hip actuators configured to create torques between the exoskeleton trunk and the leg supports. In use, the hip actuators create a torque to move the leg supports backward relative to the exoskeleton trunk during a stance phase, which pushes the exoskeleton trunk forward. A second torque may be used to move the leg supports forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk into a swing phase. Additionally, a swing torque may be generated during the swing phase to move the leg support forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk. This results in decreased oxygen consumption and heart rate of a user wearing the exoskeleton.

    Abstract translation: 下肢外骨骼包括:至少一个动力单元; 两腿支撑设计在地面上; 两个膝关节构造成允许在腿部支撑件的相应的柄部和大腿连接部之间弯曲和延伸; 可拆卸地连接到腿支撑的外骨骼躯干; 以及两个髋部致动器,其构造成在外骨骼躯干和腿部支撑件之间产生扭矩。 在使用中,臀部执行器在姿态阶段期间产生相对于外骨骼躯干向后移动腿部支撑的力矩,其将外骨骼躯干向前推动。 可以使用第二扭矩来将腿支撑件相对于外骨骼躯干向前移动到摆动阶段。 此外,在摆动阶段期间可能产生摆动扭矩,以使脚部支撑件相对于外骨骼躯干向前移动。 这导致佩戴外骨骼的使用者的氧气消耗和心率降低。

    Lower extremity exoskeleton
    4.
    发明申请
    Lower extremity exoskeleton 有权
    下肢外骨骼

    公开(公告)号:US20060260620A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-23

    申请号:US11335392

    申请日:2006-01-18

    Abstract: A lower extremity exoskeleton, configurable to be coupled to a person, comprises two leg supports configurable to be coupled to the person's lower limbs and configured to rest on the ground during their stance phases. Each leg support comprises a thigh link, a shank link, and two knee joints. Each knee joint is configured to allow flexion and extension between the respective shank link and the respective thigh link. The lower extremity exoskeleton also comprises an exoskeleton trunk configurable to be coupled to the person's upper body. The exoskeleton trunk is rotatably connectable to the thigh links of the leg supports allowing for the flexion and extension between the leg supports and the exoskeleton trunk. In this exemplary embodiment, the energy required for flexion and extension movement between the shank link and the respective thigh link of a leg support over a cyclic knee motion is provided by the person.

    Abstract translation: 可配置为耦合到人的下肢外骨骼包括可配置为联接到人的下肢并被配置为在其姿态阶段期间搁置在地面上的两个腿部支撑件。 每个腿部支撑件包括大腿连杆,小腿连杆和两个膝关节。 每个膝关节被构造成允许在相应的小腿连杆和相应的大腿连杆之间弯曲和伸展。 下肢外骨骼还包括可配置成与人的上身联接的外骨骼躯干。 外骨骼躯干可旋转地连接到腿部支撑件的大腿连接部,允许脚部支撑件和外骨骼躯干之间的弯曲和伸展。 在该示例性实施例中,由腿部支撑件和腿部支撑件的相应大腿连接件之间的弯曲和伸展运动所需的能量在循环膝盖运动上提供。

    Exoskeleton load handling system and method of use
    5.
    发明授权
    Exoskeleton load handling system and method of use 有权
    外骨骼负荷处理系统及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US09504623B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US13639984

    申请日:2011-04-08

    Abstract: An exoskeleton, configurable to be coupled to a person, includes an exoskeleton trunk connected to first and second leg supports at respective hip joints, which allow for flexion and extension about respective hip axes. A counterweight device including an auxiliary mass is connected to the exoskeleton trunk through an actuator such that the auxiliary mass extends in a position behind the exoskeleton trunk. A front load is supported by the exoskeleton through a load bearing device including a load shifting device for selectively operating powered reel mechanisms to raise or lower the front load with respect to the exoskeleton trunk. The auxiliary mass can be selectively shifted with respect to the exoskeleton trunk to balance the moment created about the hip axes by the auxiliary mass and the moment created by a downward force of the load on the load bearing device.

    Abstract translation: 可配置为耦合到人的外骨骼包括连接到相应髋关节处的第一和第二腿部支撑件的外骨骼躯干,其允许围绕相应髋部轴线的屈曲和伸展。 包括辅助物料的配重装置通过致动器连接到外骨骼躯干,使得辅助物质在外骨骼躯干后面的位置延伸。 外骨骼通过包括负载移动装置的负载支撑装置支撑前部负载,所述负载移动装置用于选择性地操作动力卷轴机构,以相对于外骨骼躯干提升或降低前部负载。 辅助质量可以相对于外骨骼躯干选择性地移动,以平衡由辅助质量围绕髋部轴线产生的力矩以及由承载装置上的负载的向下的力产生的力矩。

    Wearable Material Handling System
    7.
    发明申请
    Wearable Material Handling System 有权
    可穿戴材料处理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110266323A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:US13139933

    申请日:2009-12-17

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006

    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a person includes an exoskeleton trunk and leg supports adapted to contact the ground. Hip torque generators extend between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports. A load holding mechanism is rotatably coupled to the exoskeleton trunk, preferably via over-shoulder members configured to support a load in front of the person. In use, hip torque generators create torque between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports in the stance phase, wherein at least one torque generator is configured to create a first torque between the exoskeleton trunk and one of the first and second leg supports in the stance phase opposing a second torque generated on the exoskeleton by a weight of the load. Load bearing sensors may be utilized to determine the torque generated by the load and communicate with a controller to control power to the torque generators.

    Abstract translation: 被配置为耦合到人的外骨骼包括适于接触地面的外骨骼躯干和腿支撑件。 髋扭矩发生器在外骨骼躯干和各支腿支撑之间延伸。 优选地,负载保持机构可旋转地联接到外骨骼躯干,所述外骨骼躯干被配置为支撑人的前方的负载。 在使用中,髋扭矩发生器在姿态相位之间在外骨骼躯干和相应腿支撑之间产生扭矩,其中至少一个扭矩发生器构造成在外骨骼躯干与姿态中的第一和第二腿支撑之一之间产生第一扭矩 相对于在外骨骼上产生的由负载的重量产生的第二扭矩。 负载传感器可用于确定由负载产生的扭矩并与控制器通信以控制扭矩发生器的功率。

    Wearable material handling system
    9.
    发明授权
    Wearable material handling system 有权
    可穿戴材料处理系统

    公开(公告)号:US08968222B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-03

    申请号:US13139933

    申请日:2009-12-17

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006

    Abstract: An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a person includes an exoskeleton trunk and leg supports adapted to contact the ground. Hip torque generators extend between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports. A load holding mechanism is rotatably coupled to the exoskeleton trunk, preferably via over-shoulder members configured to support a load in front of the person. In use, hip torque generators create torque between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports in the stance phase, wherein at least one torque generator is configured to create a first torque between the exoskeleton trunk and one of the first and second leg supports in the stance phase opposing a second torque generated on the exoskeleton by a weight of the load. Load bearing sensors may be utilized to determine the torque generated by the load and communicate with a controller to control power to the torque generators.

    Abstract translation: 被配置为耦合到人的外骨骼包括适于接触地面的外骨骼躯干和腿支撑件。 髋扭矩发生器在外骨骼躯干和各支腿支撑之间延伸。 优选地,负载保持机构可旋转地联接到外骨骼躯干,所述外骨骼躯干被配置为支撑人的前方的负载。 在使用中,髋扭矩发生器在姿态相位之间在外骨骼躯干和相应腿支撑之间产生扭矩,其中至少一个扭矩发生器构造成在外骨骼躯干与姿态中的第一和第二腿支撑之一之间产生第一扭矩 相对于在外骨骼上产生的由负载的重量产生的第二扭矩。 负载传感器可用于确定由负载产生的扭矩并与控制器通信以控制扭矩发生器的功率。

    PORTABLE LOAD LIFTING SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    PORTABLE LOAD LIFTING SYSTEM 有权
    便携式起重系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110264014A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-27

    申请号:US13084265

    申请日:2011-04-11

    Applicant: Russdon Angold

    Inventor: Russdon Angold

    CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 B66D3/18

    Abstract: A portable load lifting assist system (100) includes a movable support structure including an exoskeleton torso (160) including an exoskeleton trunk (109) that is configured to be coupled to a person's upper body, and a load lifting mechanism (221) secured to the movable support structure including a winch (229) having a motor driven reel mechanism for reeling first and second lifting straps or cables (222) that are secured to first and second end effectors (223). First and second handles (224) are attached to an outside surface of the first and second end effectors, wherein the lifting straps or cables when driven by the winch lift a load contacted by the first and second end effectors. A lower extremity exoskeleton (120) is configured to be coupled to a person's lower limbs. The exoskeleton trunk couples to the person's upper body through an upper body interface device (150) that is coupled to the lower extremity exoskeleton.

    Abstract translation: 便携式负载提升辅助系统(100)包括可移动支撑结构,其包括外骨骼躯干(160),所述外骨骼躯干(160)包括构造成联接到人的上身的外骨骼躯干(109),以及固定到 所述可移动支撑结构包括具有用于卷绕第一和第二提升带或电缆(222)的马达驱动的卷轴机构的绞盘(229),所述第一和第二提升带或缆索(222)固定到第一和第二端部执行器(223)。 第一和第二把手(224)附接到第一和第二端部执行器的外表面,其中当绞盘驱动时提升带或电缆提升由第一和第二端部执行器接触的负载。 下肢外骨骼(120)被配置为联接到人的下肢。 外骨骼躯干通过耦合到下肢外骨骼的上身接口装置(150)耦合到人的上身。

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